1. Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP)Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme LFETP) Working with In-Country Partners Liberia Basic FETP Experience Herbert Brian Kazoora Epidemiologist & Coordinator LFETP African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

2. Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP) Background – Liberia  Located in West Africa  15 counties  91 districts  Population: 4,294,000  Affected by EVD:  Case :10,672  Deaths: 4808  CFR: 45%  Source : http://apps.who.int/ebola/current- situation/ebola-situation-report-18- november-2015 http://apps.who.int/ebola/current- situation/ebola-situation-report-18- november-2015 2

3. Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP) Background to Basic FETP in Liberia  Collaborative effort between:  Emory University  African Field Epidemiology Network ( AFENET)  Ministry of Health Liberia  Funding and Technical support from US CDC 3

4. Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP) Background to Basic FETP in Liberia  Contributes to the National Health Investment plan strategic areas 1&3:  Fit for purpose, productive & motivated health workforce  Epidemic Preparedness, surveillance and response systems 4

5. Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP) Liberia FETP Key Milestones May 2015 Initial visit to Liberia by Emory, CDC, AFENET -identify partners - Foster buy–in July 1-3, 2015 Emory & AFENET support stakeholders meeting August 3, 2015 Launch basic FETP: 15 CSOs, 13 DSOs & 02 NSOs November3, 2015 29/30 officers graduate November 9, 2015 Cohort#2 starts training 23 DSOs & NSOs 5

6. Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP) Cohort 1 Group Photo Front Row: Right to Left : Prof Scott McNabb, Dr Farhat Ghada, Dr Justin Maeda, Amb Deborah Malac - Dr Tom Frieden, Hon Tolbert Nyenswah & Dr Herbert Brian Kazoora 5

7. Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP) Cohort 2 Group Photo Front Row: Dr Ghada Farhat, Mr Joseph Asamoah, Dr Desmond William ( CDC- County Director), Dr Richard Dicker ( CDC- Atlanta), Dr Peter Adewuyi (Field Coordinator), Dr Emmanuel Musa ( Deputy WHO country Representative), Hon Tolbert Nyenshwah ( Deputy Minister of Health), Moses Fomba ( Cohort#1 graduate), Ms Leela Z, Ms Lily Blebo ( Cohort#1), Dr Maame Amo- Ade & Dr Herbert Kazoora 6

8. Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP) Key Partners  Partnership key to;  Establishing, supporting & implementing program  Key partners for the LFETP-Basic:  Emory University  African Field Epidemiology Network  Ministry of Health Liberia  CDC (USA & Country office)  WHO country office  Other FETPs in Africa (Source of trainers/mentors) 8

9. Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP) Key Partners & Roles 1. Emory University (PI: Prof Scott McNabb)  Primary CDC Grantee for a 5year CoAg : Emory Partnerships for Global Health security Training  High level coordination of all partners including leading weekly conference calls & physical meetings  Liaises with CDC FETP branch for course materials & Technical support  Prepares all participants and facilitator materials  Takes part in facilitating didactic sessions of the program  Participates in course evaluations & reporting 9

10. Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP) Key Partners & Roles 2. African Field Epidemiology Network  Subcontracted by Emory University to implement the basic FETP in Liberia  Works with MoH Liberia & Emory University to identify & invite trainees for the program  Identifies & hires trainers/ field mentors  Participates in facilitation of didactics, Field Mentorship & evaluations  Procures all logistics and services for didactics and field mentorship (Stationery, meals, Incidental expenses, transport refunds and vehicles for field mentorship) 10

11. Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP) Key Partners & Roles 3. Ministry of Health- Liberia  Hosts program ( Office space & training rooms)  Spearheads program activities (Face of the Program in country)- Communications  Identifies & invites trainees for the program  Guides on best practices for sustainability  Orients and sets ground rules for trainees  Takes part in the in class and field trainings  Receives weekly updates/trainee reports 11

12. Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP) Key Partners & Roles 4. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention  Financial support to the program  Provides curriculum & training materials  Supports didactic sessions  Participates in all program ceremonies (Opening & Graduation).  Receives weekly updates on activities via conference call & summary reports 12

13. Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP) Key Partners & Roles 5. WHO Country office- Liberia  Supports didactic sessions- Invited IDSR focal points  WHO county coordinators support field mentorship- Back up FETP mentors/ resources- internet, cars etc  Participates in all program ceremonies (Opening / Graduation).  Receive periodic updates on program activities 13

14. Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP) Key Partner & Roles 14

15. Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP) Key Partners & Roles 6. Existing FETPs in Africa  Pool of Advanced FETP alumni  Worked with Program directors to identify potential RA/trainers/mentors  Initial trainers- TFETP & GFETP  Permanent staff- GFETP & NFETP 15

16. Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP) Field Pictures 16

17. Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP) Field Pictures 17